3-Day FIRST AID at WORK Tel: 08717 179514
Training Courses
Probably the best value for money Courses in the country.
Check out the price comparison at the bottom of the page.
If you Travel to our Training Centre:-
These courses are just £130.00 per person
Please note: Since the 1st of October 2009, New HSE (First Aid) Regulations apply within the UK. Do Not Get caught Out.
You need to undertake a new first aid needs assessment
please check the diagramme on the HSE Web Site at:
The new HSE First Aid Course requirements are:
3 Day First Aid at Work Course (FAW).
Emergency First Aid at Work Course (EFAW).
Annual Skills Update (3 Hours Duration)
2-Day Requalification Course (Every 3rd Year)
There are changes in the way in which people have to maintain their skill levels, please see the Annual Refresher Course at the end of this page.
3 Day First Aid at Work Course
About the Course
This course is approved by the Health & Safety Executive (HSE), which proves that we train to the highest possible standards. It is ideal for individuals as well as organisations who require qualified first aiders in the work-place. It teaches candidates the core skills required to enable them to work efficiently and effectively as the companies designated First Aider.
Who is it for?
Whether your company is big or small, high or low risk, this course is ideal for the person chosen to be the nominated First Aider. It is ideal for the small organisation who require one First Aider or the larger organisation who require a team of First Aiders.
What will be covered?
On completion of training, successful candidates should be able to:
- understand the role of the first aider including reference to the use of available equipment and the need for recording incidents and actions;
- understand the importance of basic hygiene in first-aid procedures;
- assess the situation and circumstances in order to act safely, promptly and effectively in an emergency;
- administer first aid to a casualty who is unconscious and/or in seizure;
- administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation;
- administer first aid to a casualty who is wounded or bleeding and/or in shock;
- administer first aid to a casualty who is choking;
- provide appropriate first aid for minor injuries.
- recognising the presence of major illness and applying general first aid principles in its management.
- In addition, candidates should be able to demonstrate the correct first-aid management of:
- soft tissue injuries;
- injuries to bones including suspected spinal injuries;
- chest injuries;
- burns and scalds;
- eye injuries including how to irrigate an eye;
- sudden poisoning and anaphylactic shock.
How Long is the Course?
The course is a minimum of 18 contact hours and is usually run over 3-Consecutive Days between the hours of 0900 - 1600hrs This allows for 6 contact hours plus a 30 minute lunch and two 15 minute tea breaks throughout each day.
We are able to offer the course in other formats such as 1-day per week to assist where companies have booked a course for their candidates. This method of delivery can often assist companies in releasing staff to attend courses with minimum disruption to your company activities.
For the single day per week delivery, the course must be completed within a Nine week period. Please contact us to arrange this delivery method.
How is the course assessed?
Candidaes are assessed informally throughout the course. There are ongoing progress tests used to check candidates progress. On the last day of the course, an assessor who has not been involved in the training, in line with HSE requirements attends and formally assesses the candidates abilities to perform first aid tasks.
Course Price:
£130.00 per candidate.
There is no VAT or Hidden Charges.
We are able to offer discounts for companies and organisations booking a course for 12 candidates either at our training location or at your location. Please contact us for further information.
Please note that if you require a course run at your location, we will need to attend your venue and ensure that the training facilities are in line with the requirements for running HSE First Aid Training.
What you get:
When can i attend a course?
Take advantage of these discounted prices, Contact us now and book a course as places are going fast
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Course Dates
| Date | Venue | Timings | |
| FAW3-MA210 | Mon 15th March Tue 16th March Wed 17th March | Ferndale South Wales | 0900hrs - 1600hrs Daily | Vacancies £130.00 per person |
| FAW3-MA310 | Mon 29th March Tue 30th March Wed 31st March | Ferndale South Wales | 0900hrs - 1600hrs Daily | Vacancies £130.00 per person |
| FAW3-AP110 | Wed 7th April Thu 8th April Fri 9th April | Ferndale South Wales | 0900hrs - 1600hrs Daily | Vacancies £130.00 per person |
FAW3-AP210 | Mon 19th April Tue 20th April Wed 21st April | Ferndale South Wales | 0900hrs - 1600hrs Daily | Vacancies £130.00 per person |
FAW3-AP310 | Mon 26th April Tue 27th April Wed 28th April | Ferndale South Wales | 0900hrs - 1600hrs Daily | Vacancies £130.00 per person |
The above are just a sample of some of the course dates we run.
Please e-mail us with your course dates enquiry and we will get back to you to offer you a course.
It can work out cheaper to send candidates to us,even when you give them overnight accommodation than it is sending them to other providers. We can provide a list of accommodation venues at very reasonable prices.
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BASIC SKILLS UPDATE / ANNUAL REFRESHER COURSE
Date this course becomes available 1st of October 2010 (1 year after the introduction of the 3-Day FAW Course).
COURSE CONTENT
On completion of training, candidates should have demonstrated their competence to:
assess the situation in an emergency;
administer first aid to a casualty who is unconscious and/or in seizure;
administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation;
administer first aid to a casualty who is wounded or bleeding and/or in shock.
The course should also include any updates or changes to relevant first-aid procedures.
DURATION
Basic skills update courses should contain at least three contact hours run over half a day.
COST
£12.50 if you have undertaken your training course through us.
£20.00 If your First Aid at Work or Emergency First Aid in the Workplace Course was undertaken with another provider.
Contact us now to book a place on the new courses. Telephone 08717 179514
or
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Price Comparison with other providers
| St John Ambulance Wales | St John Ambulance Bristol, Bath, Chippenham, Coleford, Weston Supper Mare, Nailsea | St John Ambulance Steverton, Tewksbury, Stroud, Burton on the Water, Worcester, Hereford, Chippenham, Swindon, Stratford upon Avon | St. John Ambulance London | Red Cross | All Wales Ambulance Service | Mines Rescue Service | Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Training Agency |
3-Day First Aid at Work | £220.00 Plus VAT | £258.00 Plus VAT | £258.00 Plus VAT | £305.00 Plus VAT | £243.00 Plus VAT | £155.00 Plus VAT | £150.00 Plus VAT | £130.00 |
1 Day Emergency First Aid in the Workplace | £80.00 Plus VAT | £105.00 Plus VAT | £105.00 | £140.00 Plus VAT | £95.00 Plus VAT | £60.00 Plus VAT | £65.00 Plus VAT | £55.00 |
| 2-Day First Aid at Work Requalification | £145.00 Plus VAT | £180.00 Plus VAT | £180.00 Plus VAT | £185.00 Plus VAT | £155.00 Plus VAT | £127.00 Plus VAT | £100.00 Plus VAT | £80.00 |
Annual Refresher | £55.00 Plus VAT | £55.00 Plus VAT | £55.00 Plus VAT | £75.00 Plus VAT | | £40.00 Plus VAT | | £12.50 If initially trained by us £20.00 If not initially trained by us |
Why not give us a ring on 08717 179514
to book a course now.
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The Changes from 1st of October - Some questions answered
Why are the changes happening?
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE), carried out an evaluation of first aid in the workplace and found that 'although first aid awareness and penetration in workplaces was good, compliance was found to be more "in spirit" rather than the letter of the regulations and this exposed some important deficiencies in the format and content of guidance and in the proportionality of the current regulatory requirements for lower risk employees'.
These changes have been developed in consultation with employers and training providers and it is hoped that the new format will make it easier for employers to comply with the regulations.
When will the changes come into effect?
The changes will come into effect on Thursday 1 October 2009.
Will they change again?
This is the first major change to the first aid training requirements in 25 years, so although there is always the possibility of further changes, they are not expected for some time.
What are the changes?
The current initial four day First Aid at Work (FAW) course will be shortened to Three Days and there will be a new qualification of Emergency First Aider in the Workplace (EFAW) that will require a one day training course.
The FAW Re-Qualification remains unchanged at Two Days. You may undertake training with us to re-qualify, even if another training provider undertook your initial course.
The HSE will also strongly recommend that FAW and EFAW students attend an annual Three Hour Annual Refresher Course to prevent 'skills fade'.
Both the First aid at work and Emergency first aid in the workplace courses will be approved by the HSE and must be taught by HSE approved first aid training providers. Training for Appointed persons may be taught by non-HSE approved training providers.
Is my current FAW certificate still valid?
Yes, up until the expiry date even if this is after 1 October 2009.
Does the shorter course mean there is going to be less content trained on the course?
On 1 April 2009 the HSE confirmed that the First aid at work course will be similar to the current version in content, but will be covered in Three Day’s, not four. Recent simplification of first aid protocols, including CPR and casualty movement, mean that less time is needed to teach these and other subjects. The teaching techniques used by the Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Training Agency’s highly skilled trainers will ensure your first aiders continue to be trained to the highest standards demanded by the HSE.
Can I wait for the new course?
No, you will need to maintain trained first aiders in your workplace between now and October 2009. The HSE published their guidance for first aid training providers on 1 April, 2009 and the content of course after 1 October is very similar to the First aid at work course we already teach. The current qualification will still be valid for three years.
When do I have to do a new re-qualification course?
When your current certificate is about to expire.
Will I have to attend refresher training? The HSE recognise that 'skills fade' does occur during the three year validity of current certificates and strongly recommends a three hour Annual refresher course at the end of both the first and second year of your First aid at work qualification.
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You will not need to take the Annual refresher in the same year that you attend a re-qualification course to renew your certificate.
What course will I need to do; will I need more first aiders?
Employers are required to carry out a workplace first aid risk assessment to decide on the numbers of first aiders required and the level of training needed.
When assessing your specific needs, employers need to consider:
· workplace hazards and risks
· the size of the organisation
· the organisation's history of accidents
· the nature and distribution of the workforce
· the remoteness of the site from emergency medical services
· the needs of travelling, remote and lone workers
· employees working on shared or multi-occupied sites
· annual leave and other absences of first aiders and appointed persons.
The HSE will provide updated guidance for employers on 1 October 2009 on how many first aiders will be needed depending on the size and nature of your organisation. However, it is up to each employer to maintain their risk assessment.
What is the difference between a first aider in the workplace and an emergency first aider in the workplace?
A workplace first aid risk assessment will highlight the level of risk in the workplace. Using this information you will be able to decide what course is required for your first aiders.
Generally speaking, first aiders witha First Aid at Work Certificate will be required in higher risk sites or places with a large workforce or high perceived level of risk.
Lower risk may only require someone trained up to the Emergency First Aid in the Workplace (EFAW) Course, but this will depend on other factors that your risk assessment will identify.
The Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Training Agency has for many years trained to a high standard on the Appointed Persons Course. The course content of the New HSE EFAW course is the same as the content taught on our old Appointed Person Course. Therefore, this course would be ideal for those persons who have previously undergone an appointed persons course.